Batgirl and Black Canary take on a new writer as "Skullkickers" creator Jim Zubkavich picks up DC's "Birds of Prey," and he tells CBR why he's focusing character first as Mr. Freeze calls after Strix from the Court of Owls.

DC Comics drew attention today to a set of images from their recent #0 issues that will have future significance in the DCU, and CBR is unpacking everything from Catwoman's other life to Superman's return to Krypton to the "Trinity War."

With Warner Bros. announcing plans to continue its development of the DC cinematic universe, CBR looks at the vast tapestry of the DC Universe's female heroes to see who could anchor their own franchise.

"Birds Of Prey" writer Duane Swierczynski spoke with CBR about his plans for DC Comics' all-female super team, working with artist Travel Foreman once again and the evolving relationships at the heart of the book.

Kelly Thompson gives "Birds of Prey" #8 4 stars calling the book by Duane Swierczynski and Jesus Saiz "one of the best and most surprising books of the re-launch with lovely art, smart storytelling and good character development."

In next month's "Birds of Prey" #4, former Oracle Barbara Gordon will return to the team he helped start as Duane Swierczynski makes cloak and dagger plans for Batgirl and the rest of the on the run cast.

DC Comics has released their full solicitations text and images for product being released in February, 2012, including the latest from "Green Lantern," Justice League," the return of "Batman Beyond" and more.

DC Comics has provided CBR News with an exclusive first look at the publisher's Batman family solicitations for december, 2011 releasing issues, including "Batman," "Detective Comics," "Batwoman" and more.

With the appearance of Batgirl in December's "Birds of Prey" #4, DC Comics and series writer Duane Swierczynski promise readers a "status quo-altering revelation" while unveiling Dave Finch's cover for the issue.

UPDATED: Capping off a day of DC Comics announcements, the publisher makes plans for phase two of "Batman Inc." as well as "Red Hood & The Outlaws, "Batwing," "Batgirl," "Birds of Prey" and "Detective Comics."